Gram Parsons, Joshua Tree National Park:

While staying in Joshua Tree Inn on September 18 1973 Gram Parsons, a veteran of the Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers, died aged 26 after consuming a cocktail of tequila and morphine. At nearby Cap Rock fans have laid a plaque that reads “Safe at Home” (the name of one of his songs).

Sun Studio, Memphis, Tenessee:

It was here on July 5 1954 that a nervous local teenager came in to lay down a few vocal tracks. Near the end of the day Elvis broke into an obscure blues tune, “That’s All Right,” and history was made.

Whisky a Go Go, West Hollywood, California:

Opened on January 11 1964, it has been called the first real American discothèque and gave birth to the concept of Go Go dancers in cages. The Byrds, Love and The Doors were among the many bands who were regulars here.